The Reds bounced back from an ugly night in Game 1 of this Cubs series, as Mike Leake delivered another gem and was ultimately rewarded with his 12th win in his final start of 2011.
1) Leake - 8 IP, only 1 run allowed on a GIDP. The Reds still didn't give him any room for error, but luckily he avoided the no-decision he was stuck with in Chicago after LaHair's 9th-inning blast. Mike also scored the the run that proved decisive after reaching on a fielder's choice.
2) Brandon Phillips. His leadoff homer in the first inning was the only power seen all night. In the past 11 games where the Reds hit leadoff home runs, they're 9-2, with eight one-run victories. Strange coincidence.
3) Edgar Renteria. 3 for 4 with the only other RBI. One of the few guys who wasn't owned all night by Ryan Dempster.
4) Francisco Cordero recorded his 33rd save with a 1-2-3 ninth.
Red LOBster of the night: Jay Bruce. Left 7 on to go along with his three K's.
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